This book is the first in the On The Right Path book series. OTRP is also a non-profit organization created by NBA coach, Brett Gunning to guide youth basketball players on the right path to achieving their maximum potential through education, mentorship, and skill development. Hardcover, 24 pages. Ages 3-8.
| Title: On The Right Path: Book One By: Brett Gunning, Stacy Padula Illustrated By: Maddy Moore Format: Hardcover Vendor: Briley & Baxter Publications Publication Date: 2021 | Weight: 2 pounds ISBN: 195481903X ISBN-13: 9781954819030 Ages: 3-8 Stock No: WW819031 |
Author: Stacy A. Padula
Located in: Plymouth, MA
Submitted: March 31, 2021
Tell us a little about yourself. Award-winning Christian author Stacy Padula and NBA Coach Brett Gunning have teamed up to create the "On The Right Path" book series, which is based on the principles of Gunning's non-profit organization that seeks to instill character, Christian morals, and life principles into young athletes through mentorship, basketball skill development, and free teaching.
Brett Gunning has spent the last 26 years coaching in College and the NBA. He began his career in 1994 as an assistant coach for Jay Wright at Hofstra University. He then went on to spend seven seasons (2001-08) as a member of the coaching staff at Villanova University, again working under the leadership of Head Coach Jay Wright. Gunning’s NBA career began when he joined the Houston Rockets in 2008 as the team’s director of player development. In that role, he was responsible for improving player performance through on-court, one-on-one skill development and the use of video analysis. He was later named an assistant coach for Rockets prior to the 2011-12 season before leaving to serve in that same role with the Orlando Magic for three seasons from 2012-13 through 2014-15. He then returned to the Rockets as an assistant coach in 2015, and from 2016-2020 he assisted head coach Mike D’Antoni coordinate the Rockets offensive scheme.
Young Adult author and entrepreneur, Stacy A. Padula of Plymouth, Massachusetts has accrued years of experience working with adolescents as a college counselor, mentor, life coach, and youth group leader. In 2019, the International Association of Top Professionals (New York, NY) named Padula Top Educational Consultant of the Year and Empowered Woman of the Year for 2020. Padula is the CEO/founder of both South Shore College Consulting & Tutoring and Briley & Baxter Publications, as well as the author of two young adult book series: Gripped and Montgomery Lake High.
What was your motivation behind this project? Brett and Stacy's motivation behind this project was their shared vision to positively impact the youth by helping them achieve their maximum potential.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: "The On The Right Path book series is one that should be read in every household. The life lessons shared through entertaining stories of basketball and faith are invaluable to young minds." Joel Osteen, Pastor of Lakewood Church "The On The Right Path book series is a slam dunk! The stories are rich with important lessons that kids will enjoy reading. It belongs in every home." Mike D. Antoni, NBA Coach “The On The Right Path books belong in every school, library, and home, as they teach invaluable life lessons to children in an entertaining and relatable way.” – Kevin McHale, NBA Hall of Famer
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